Course Ref: 28305
Course: APM Introductory Cert in Project Management - 2 days
Course Summary
The APM Introductory Certificate (APM IC) in Project Management is a qualification that is designed for those embarking on a project management career or individuals who require recognition for their general project management knowledge and awareness.
This two day course is based upon the Association for Project Management’s Body of Knowledge and covers the syllabus for the IC examination. The course covers a wide range of topics at a summary level thus providing attendees with a broad understanding of project management terminology, basic techniques and the people and skills required to successfully
manage a project. Candidates will take a one hour 60 question, multiple choice exam paper at the end of the training course.
This two day course is based upon the Association for Project Management’s Body of Knowledge and covers the syllabus for the IC examination. The course covers a wide range of topics at a summary level thus providing attendees with a broad understanding of project management terminology, basic techniques and the people and skills required to successfully
manage a project. Candidates will take a one hour 60 question, multiple choice exam paper at the end of the training course.
Course Outline
Who will benefit:
It is suitable for all levels of staff who are relatively new to work package/project management or others who require an insight into project management in order to fulfil a role as a project team manager.
Course objectives:
Delegates will be able to:
- Define a project, project management and success factors
- Define different roles in a project
- Describe the content and purpose of a business case
- Define the reasons for managing with life cycles
- Define pupose, benefits and content of a PMP
- Describe break down structures used on projects
- Describe the different estimation methods
- Describe the risk management process
- Understand the difference between quality planning, assurance and control
- Define the characteristics of a typical project team
- Describe the purpose and content of the post project review
Course Content
- Project and programme management
- Lifecycle management
- Success criteria and stakeholder management
- Business case
- Organisational roles
- Project management plan
- Risk management
- HSE and quality management
- Scope management and planning
- Estimating
- Resource management
- Change control and configuration management
- Procurement
- Teamwork and communication
- Handover and post-project review
Pre-requisites:
None, however some project experience is an advantage.
Course style:
The course is tutor-led classroom style with participative exercises, case studies and revision questions
Where & When
| Location | Reading |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20 Apr 09 |
| Price (ex. VAT) | £665.00 |
| Venue Info | Reading - Holiday Inn Reading West |
| Residential | No |
| Availability | Spaces |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Delivered As | Venue and on-site |
| Pre-course Reading | |
| None | |
| Exam Included | Yes |
| Course Ref | 28305 |
